Domestic Violence Awareness Month resolution
At a glance
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- What: a resolution declaring October 2026 Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Philadelphia, introduced by Councilmember Lozada with minority leader Kendra Brooks.
- Where it stands: adopted by voice vote on 2026-10-15.
- Next: none required; advocates asked for continued funding.
Public comment
- Leaders of Women Against Abuse (marking 50 years), Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Lutheran Settlement House and the Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence spoke.
- Common asks: protect and expand funding, invest in youth prevention education, and keep safety nets such as SNAP and health insurance. Lutheran Settlement House said its child therapy wait list reached nine months.
- A woman spoke on behalf of her family about her sister, who survived a domestic violence attack on September 9; she thanked Councilmember O'Rourke and first responders.
Council remarks
- The invocation and a moment of silence earlier in the meeting also referred to recent domestic and sexual violence deaths.
- Kendra Brooks spoke of a cousin lost to domestic violence; Councilmember Landau and Councilmember Young thanked providers; Lozada closed the meeting describing the Philadelphia Domestic Violence Collaborative and the city's hotline.
Sources
- Council agenda for 2026-10-15: https://phila.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1449170&GUID=C7D88BEE-0DE9-4C9F-8D5A-1A1674CEA2D8
- Meeting video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Rm4F_Nw4Q1s
Discussion time
About 16 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 - City Council | 16 |
Log
- 2026-10-15 - City Council — Four organization leaders and a family member testified; adopted by voice vote; several councilmembers spoke in support.